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Alternate controls for ease of use
Headphone jack for audio monitoring
Holds a second battery for additional life
High-quality build
The Olympus HLD-8 Power Battery Grip is a two-part grip system for the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II. Key features include:
Two-Part System. Much like the HLD-6 Battery Grip for the original E-M5, the HLD-8 Power Battery Grip is technically two parts.
HLD-8 External Grip. This top portion is essentially a fancy handgrip. Since it’s adding more real estate to the front grip, there’s an alternate shutter release and front dial to make up for the hard-to-reach ones on the camera body once the grip is installed. The grip also adds a headphone jack for audio playback when shooting video.
HLD-6P. This bottom portion is the additional power source, holding a second BLN-1 battery for improved battery life. It also adds a vertical shutter release button, two control dials, function lever, and two function buttons.
Solid Build. Like the E-M5 Mark II, the HLD-8 Power Battery Grip features a dust- and splash-proof design.
Need Additional Batteries? This rental includes one battery in addition to the battery that comes with the E-M5 II camera you’re renting. You can rent additional BLN-1 batteries if you need them.